DNV GL, a quality assurance and risk management company, has commissioned the operation of a versatile unit for large explosion research at Spadeadam Research and Testing in the UK
Energy
AfDB grants loan for transmission network expansion in South Africa

South Africa intends to boost its power transmission infrastructure. (Image source: Chris Hunkeler/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$217.9mn loan to South Africa’s power utility Eskom Holdings Ltd, to upgrade and expand its transmission facilities, which is crucial to power supply within the sub-region
BBOXX, GE partnership to provide energy access in DRC

The system provides sustainable energy in off-grid settings that combines solar energy, battery storage and diesel generation to ensure a reliable electricity supply. (Image Source: Thomas Kohler/Flickr)
Next generation utility BBOXX and GE have partnered to provide energy access to small businesses, schools and other organisations in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
ABB to upgrade and digitalise Egypt’s power grid

A reliable supply of electricity plays a critical role in operating the Suez Canal. (Image source: Harry and Rowena Kennedy/Flickr)
ABB has been selected by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to help upgrade and digitalise the electrical grid in the Port Said region
New Atlas Copco QAC 1450 TwinPower™ generator for MPP applications
Atlas Copco has unveiled QAC 1450 TwinPower™ containerised generators, aiming to deliver versatility, optimised performance and excellent fuel economy in modular power plant (MPP) applications